Bring the elegance of peonies to even the most compact spaces with Peony Dublin. Unlike traditional herbaceous peonies that aren’t suited for container growing, Peony Dublin has been specially bred to flourish in pots, offering a vibrant, abundant display on a much shorter plant. This variety forms compact, bushy mounds of rich, deeply lobed, dark green leaves, and its strong stems eliminate the need for staking. Unlike conventional peonies that tend to let their heavy blooms droop, Peony Dublin holds its flowers upright, creating a stunning display even in low containers. Despite its smaller size, Peony Dublin delivers large, impressive blooms in abundance. The flowers feature single white petals, loosely arranged in a bowl shape, with a central ruff of short, yellow petaloids. These herbaceous peonies are long-lasting, offering captivating late spring to early summer blooms year after year with minimal care. Perfect for both borders and containers, Peony Dublin adds structure, elegance, and vibrant colour to any garden. It also makes a fantastic choice for cutting and creating beautiful floral arrangements. Height: 50cm (20in) Spread: 30cm (12in) Culinary note: Add the petals to salads, lightly cook and sweeten them for a delightful treat, or use them to make peony water—a historical delicacy. The blooms can also be floated in punches for a stunning garnish. Compact variety designed for container growing with single white cup-shaped blooms and a central yellow ruff.
Grow peonies in a sunny or semi shaded position. They prefer a well drained, rich fertile soil. This is best achieved by adding with plenty of well rotted manure or compost to the soil prior to planting, ensuring that it is mixed in thoroughly and deeply. Plant herbaceous peonies at a depth of around 5cm (2") below the soil surface. Planting too deeply may delay flowering.
These bareroot peonies are lifted from the nursery field when dormant and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. The crown should be planted no more than 2.5–5cm below the surface. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. New growth will appear in spring. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots.
